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Hi, I've been stuck on a question regarding beam deflection, this specific question is about a beam with two unequal concentrated loads not symmetrically placed with two supports on either side with different reaction forces. I was wondering if anyone knew how to find the moment functions for such a beam with these characteristics, I understand that the beam will deflect more in one section than the other which would suggest that there will be 2 angles of deflection. But what I am unsure about is how to determine how many constants I will have to solve and how to figure out the boundary conditions for such a beam. If this post is against the rules please let me know and I'll delete it I just want some help studying and couldn't find any helpful solutions online.